How do I find out my GI Bill benefits?
Eligibility for a percentage of benefits based on how long you served on active dutyBetween 30 months and 36 months: 90% of the full benefit.Between 24 months and 30 months: 80% of the full benefit.Between 18 months and 24 months: 70% of the full benefit.Between 6 months and 18 months: 60% of the full benefit.More items...
How do I find out how many months I have left on my GI Bill?
The TEB page in milConnect shows the number of months you have already used. If you have a question about the months you have used, contact the Department of Veterans Affairs at 1-888-GI-BILL-1 (1-888-442-4551) to speak with a Veterans Benefits Counselor. Ask about your remaining months of entitlement.
Do GI Bill benefits expire?
If you were discharged before January 1, 2013, your Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits expire 15 years after you separated from the military. Montgomery GI Bill benefits expire 10 years after you separate from the military.
How much will my GI Bill pay me?
The Post-9/11 GI Bill also pays a Monthly Housing Allowance based on the ZIP code of the location of the school or campus you are attending the majority of your classes. This stipend currently averages $1,801 a month, but can exceed $2,700 depending on where you go to school.
Am I eligible to use this tool?
You may be eligible to use this tool if you meet all of these requirements. Both of these must be true : You have applied for Post-9/11 GI Bill ben...
What benefits information will I be able to see?
In your Post-9/11 GI Bill Statement of Benefits, you’ll see: If you have any Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits How much money you have left to use for you...
What if I’m having trouble seeing my Statement of Benefits?
Your Post-9/11 GI Bill Statement of Benefits might not be available if one of these is true: The name on the account you’re signed in with doesn’t...
Am I eligible for VA education benefits through the Post-9/11 GI Bill?
You may be eligible for benefits through the Post-9/11 GI Bill if you’ve served on active duty for at least 90 days, whether continuous (all at onc...
Am I eligible for VA education benefits through the Montgomery GI Bill?
You may be eligible for benefits through one of our Montgomery GI Bill programs. Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty (MGIB-AD) You can get benefits thro...
How many total months of VA education benefits can I get?
You may be able to get a maximum of 48 months of VA education benefits—not including Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) benefits. But many app...
Can I get VA education benefits through other programs?
You may be able to get help paying for school tuition, testing fees, and advanced licensing and certifications through other VA educational assista...
Can I get educational and career counseling through VA?
You may be able to get free educational and career counseling through the Personalized Career Planning and Guidance program (Chapter 36) if you mee...
Are there any related benefits I may also be able to get?
If you have a service-connected disability that limits your ability to work or prevents you from working, you may be eligible for Veteran Readiness...
What should I do if I received an other than honorable, bad conduct, or dishonorable discharge?
If you’ve received one of these discharge statuses, you may not be eligible for VA benefits. There are 2 ways you can try to qualify: Find out how...
Can my spouse or dependent children get VA education benefits?
In some cases, the dependent or surviving spouse and children of a Veteran can get educational assistance through a GI Bill program. Learn more abo...